When installing the, one must be running a version of the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) that is compatible with the version of Eclipse that is being installed. I was trying to install on, which is the most recent major release. Sierra ships with Java, but not the version which is required by Neon, which is 1.8. As a result, upon trying to install Eclipse Neon, you will likely see a box that looks like this (except it will say 1.8 rather than 1.7): Though there are multiple ways to upgrade Java on the Mac, it seems getting it from Oracle is the only one that works from what I’ve seen. To upgrade the JVM on macOS to 1.8, go to the Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment page and get the file for Mac; I prefer getting the dmg package file: Install the Java SE package like any other Mac application and Eclipse can then be installed.
Posted by on Dec 13, 2011 in I’m beginning a new Java tutorial using Eclipse as my IDE. Every time I have used Eclipse in the past there have been installation problems so, I’ll try to fix that issue here. I use Eclipse because in my opinion it is the best free IDE available. Also note that I’ll provide Java 1.7 installation steps for PCs, but Java 1.6 & 1.7 steps for MACs. The reason why I’m doing that is because Java 1.7 isn’t quite ready yet for Eclipse on MACs. Don’t worry, there isn’t that much of a difference between Java 1.6 and 1.7. At least for a beginner tutorial.
On a Mac: In Eclipse’s main menu, select Eclipse→Preferences. As a result, Eclipse’s Preferences dialog appears. In the tree on the left side of the Preferences dialog, expand the Java branch. Type the name of the directory in the dialog’s JRE Home field. My Mac has one Java directory named /System/Library/Java/Java Virtual Machines. Aug 5, 2016 - eclipse.ini vm arguments, file location in Windows and Mac OS X, eclipse. RequiredJavaVersion=1.7 -XstartOnFirstThread. All the lines after -vmargs are passed as JVM arguments, so all options and arguments for eclipse.
Checking Your Version of Java Java 1.6 has been around since December 2006, so chances are you already have it installed on your computer. To find out type the following in either your Terminal (MACs), or Command Line (PCs) java -version When you do you’ll probably see the following. Hi Derek, First of all thanks a lot for all the great Videos and articles, Your explanations are crisp, clear and to the point. Keep doing the great work. Now my question is – I’m an professional.NET developer and planning to do some unofficial projects in JAVA, Android and IOS.
Am also planning to make a switch from PC to MAC for my JAVA projects, Am planning to buy a MAC Book Pro, since i’m new to MAC i feel difficult to settle into MAC configuraiton.What do you think is the ideal configuration for a Developers MAC Book pro? Eventually i may also start using it for professional and consultation purpose. Hi, You’re very welcome ? I personally could never do what I do on a laptop, but my work may be very different from yours. I use a 27″ iMac and it has made me extremely productive.
Very often I have to maintain inventory while taking notes and monitoring data in a browser. I can easily do this and much more on a desktop. If you normally only do one thing at once, or value portability over all else then a laptop is the way to go for you. As per moving toward Macs for development I personally haven’t upgraded my osX because the os is becoming more of a toy versus the amazing development tool that it once was.
Just some personal opinions. I hope they help ? Derek.